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Global StopAfib.org Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference, August 6–8, 2021

Anyone anywhere in the world can spend three days hearing about a variety of afib topics directly from the foremost experts July 13, 2021 Summary: The StopAfib.org Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference Takes Place Aug. 6–8, 2021  Reading time: 2–3 minutes DALLAS, July 13, 2021—The StopAfib.org Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm.® Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference …

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2021 Virtual Atrial Patient Conference Opening Keynote

Dr. Eric Prystowsky, ally and advocate. June 3, 2021 Summary: 2021 Conference opening keynote: Dr. Eric Prystowsky, ally and advocate. Reading time: 2–3 minutes If any single afib expert has played a role in getting the afib patient community a “place at the table” with our doctors, it’s Dr. Eric Prystowsky. He is a true ally and …

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Can You Help the Heart Rhythm Society With Their Afib Patient Survey?

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the medical society for electrophysiologists, would like your help with their afib patient perspectives survey. The survey asks about your experiences with afib and is open to those in any country. The survey will only take about 4-6 minutes. You can access it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHX82CM Thank you for your help.

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Heartline Study: Can a heart health wellness study reduce strokes from atrial fibrillation?

UPDATED December 28, 2020 to add Medicare Advantage plans The Heartline Study is being conducted by Johnson & Johnson in collaboration with Apple to research heart health and determine if afib-related strokes can be reduced. There is a role in the study for those with afib and for those without it. Please consider joining the …

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Updated Afib News from the European Society of Cardiology

Last week, we shared news from the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience that was streamed from Amsterdam. We mentioned that we would be back soon with more featured atrial fibrillation science from ESC. We have added the following: Results of the STOP-AF FIRST and Cryo-FIRST Trials showing that cryoballoon catheter ablation …

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European Society of Cardiology 2020: Featured Afib News

The European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020: The Digital Experience was streamed from  Amsterdam this week. It featured plenty of new atrial fibrillation science, including new afib guidelines and quality indicators, and the results from several afib clinical trials. We have now posted news stories from ESC at the link below. Those stories include the …

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Introducing The StopAfib.org Library Collection of No-Cost Videos for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Access Invaluable Patient Conference, Webinar, and Master Class Videos June 16, 2020 Summary: Introducing The StopAfib.org Library Collection of Invaluable No-Cost Videos for Atrial Fibrillation Patients Reading time: 3 minutes INTRODUCING THE STOPAFIB.ORG LIBRARY COLLECTION OF NO-COST VIDEOS FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS DALLAS, June 16, 2020 — The StopAfib.org Library, an invaluable collection of video resources for …

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